Best Survival Horror Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 5,011 Survival Horror games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Survival Horror game rankings were last updated on 8/28/2025.
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1. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Survival Horror game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,843 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
2. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 315,295 positive reviews and 9,802 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
3. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110,697 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,946 positive reviews and 3,751 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
4. Outlast
Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.
Outlast has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,423 positive reviews and 4,561 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Outlast on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Red Barrels |
| Developer | Red Barrels |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
| Steam App Id | 238320 |
5. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,990 positive reviews and 2,881 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
6. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,504 positive reviews and 302 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3480 |
7. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,935 positive reviews and 192 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/12/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
8. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 463,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 441,761 positive reviews and 21,987 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
9. SOMA
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.
SOMA has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,645 positive reviews and 1,887 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2015 |
| Franchise | Frictional Games |
| Developer | Frictional Games |
| Publisher | Frictional Games |
| Steam App Id | 282140 |
10. DREDGE
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Survival Horror games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,472 positive reviews and 2,015 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2023 |
| Franchise | Team17 Digital |
| Developer | Black Salt Games |
| Publisher | Team17 |
| Steam App Id | 1562430 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 4,950 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,545 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 625 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 198 | 9/4/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,230 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 3/6/2007 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 99 | 6/12/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,185 | 1/26/2015 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 9/22/2015 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 494 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 16). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Outlast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 16). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 15). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). SOMA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 15). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.